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Bhagat Phool Singh

Bhagat Phool Singh was a respected Indian social reformer and spiritual leader born in 1861. He is best known for founding the Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vidyalaya, India’s first residential school for girls, promoting education and gender equality in rural areas. He emphasized the importance of education, social harmony, and upliftment of marginalized communities, particularly women and lower castes. His efforts contributed to social reform and modernization within traditional Indian society, making him a significant figure in India’s history of social change. He passed away in 1942, leaving a lasting legacy of education and social advocacy.